Government Medical College, Kota

THE DEPARTMENT OF PHYSIOLOGY

PROFILE OF THE SUBJECT AND DEPARTMENT

A.

THE DEPARTMENT

THE SUBJECT OF PHYSIOLOGY

The subject of Physiology is concerned with the structure-function relationship of various cells, tissues and organ systems in health and disease.

In association with anatomy and biochemistry, the subject of Physiology forms the foundation for understanding the principles of homeostasis and evolution of disease, the diagnosis of diseases through clinical, laboratory, radiological and electrophysiological means and the treatment of disease based on molecular biology and genetics.

THE EVOLUTION OF THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Physiology was established at the inception of the college with 50 M.B.B.S. seats (in the year 1992). Subsequently, the number of seats was increased to 100 (in 2006), 150 (in 2011) and 250 (in 2019).

Currently, the Department of Physiology at Government Medical College, Kota caters to the following:

ACADEMICS

THE UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING

The undergraduate teaching of the students pursuing M.B.B.S.

THE POSTGRADUATE TEACHING

The postgraduate teaching of the subject for the concerned departments of

Pre-clinical Specialties

Anatomy

Para-clinical Specialties

Pathology

Medical Specialties

Medicine, Anaesthesiology, Paediatrics, Respiratory Medicine, Psychiatry, Dermatology.

Surgical Specialties

Surgery, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Orthopaedics.

POSTGRADUATE COURSE (M.D.  PHYSIOLOGY COURSE)

Recently, 2 seats of M.D. (Physiology) postgraduate course have been sanctioned in 2021. 1 candidate is currently pursuing in M.D. (Physiology).

PARAMEDICAL COURSES

In addition, Paramedical course of B.Sc. Nursing and Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (D.M.L.T.) are also taught by the department.

THE FUNCTIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE DEPARTMENT

 The department is focused towards the overall academic development of the student. It is the goal of the department that a student must develop the understanding of physiological principles and their application , well-grounded in functional anatomy, biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics.

The department is committed towards the comprehensive development of intellectual skills in the form of proper acquisition and exposition of knowledge and help the students in their transition from the approach utilized in schools and competitive exam to that suitable for medical schools.

THE LABORATORIES

The department has various laboratories of Hematology, Amphibian and Mammalian Physiology, Human Physiology which are well-equipped to shape up the practical skills of students entering the institution.

 Hematology Laboratory

The subject of Hematology is concerned with the physiological basis of haematological aspects in health and disease.

Amphibian Physiology Laboratory

Students in this laboratory receive practical training in the fundamentals of physiology    related to muscles and nerves.

Mammalian Physiology Laboratory

The laboratory explores the physiological basis of  tissue-stimulus interactions.

Human Clinical Physiology Laboratory

The methods of clinical and electrophysiological examination of patients in medicine are explained on the basis of underlying physiological principles.

Research Physiology Laboratory

B.

HISTORY

The Department of Physiology was established at the inception of the college with 50 M.B.B.S. seats (in the year 1992). Subsequently, the number of seats was increased to 100 (in 2006), 150 (in 2011) and 250 (in 2019).

C.

ACTIVITY

The Department of Physiology Curriculum Committee is responsible for providing guidance to the academic staff on departmental policies and directives related to the teaching. It also encourages the students to provide suggestions, if any, to improve the quality of teaching

 The students counselling committee of the department is always ready to guide and counsel the students for their personal or study-related stress.

 D.

EQUIPMENT

The department has the necessary equipments for the teaching of the conceptual and clinical aspects of various physiological systems.

E.

FACILITY

THE YOGA CLINIC

The department runs a Yoga OPD in the New Hospital, Medical College Campus building.

F.

RESEARCH WORK

Various research projects are going with proper clearances.

The academic team  is also engaged in various research projects using state of the art equipment in various labs of the department. The various fields of research are: Autonomic Nervous System, Exercise Physiology, Cardiovascular Physiology, Respiratory Physiology, Neurophysiology. The members of our staff  have published a significant number of papers in peer-reviewed journals of repute.

The department also contributes regularly to the Medical Education workshops. To update our knowledge and to keep abreast with the latest developments, weekly seminars and journal clubs are held.